Interlocking towers were in use where two railways crossed or
interchanged with each other. As a result there was really no basic design that
was common to an individual railway as the towers were most often a result of
co-operation of each participating railway. In Canada most interlocking towers
were basically common to both the CN and CP and there was little or no
difference from one location to the next. The only thing differing was the size
and this was dependent on the number of "levers" in the towers - the
levers being the manual devices that controlled the track switches, signals, and
sometimes crossing gates or smash arms. Our prototype stood at
North Edmonton, Alberta, controlling traffic entering the Canadian
National station. It was similar in size to towers that had up to 24 levers but
although information about the number of levers in this tower is sketchy it is
doubtful that it had as many as 24. It features laser-cut walls and
platform, accurate specially cast windows and doors, Campbell shingles on the roof
an open stairway to the top floor with open railings and a back door
landing. A jig is included to make the stair construction easy and fast. Gutters and downspouts
are included. The footprint is 4.25" x 2.25".If not shown in stock, please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.